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NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (June 1, 2016) – Liebherr leverages the organization’s capabilities and announces the formation of Liebherr USA, Co., a simpler structure with a broader reach.
MONTREAL, QC (May 16, 2016) — CM Labs Simulations has added a new training module to its roster of Vortex construction equipment training products. The extensive Vortex training suite already includes RT mobile crane, tower crane, tracked hydraulic excavator and other training modules.
WASHINGTON (May 25, 2016) — The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for April was $7.3 billion, down 12 percent from ne
MANCHESTER, Iowa (May 24, 2016) – XL Specialized Trailers recently named Hale Trailer, Brake & Wheel its 2015 Dealer of the Year for the second consecutive year. XL presented the award to Hale on March 30 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2016) – Even with a recently passed long-term highway bill, advocates say that sustained funding will help bring our nation’s infrastructure into the 21st century.
WEST BEND, Wisconsin (May 5, 2016) - Gehl has announced the “Name That Door” campaign for their highly anticipated, new fold-up door design. This patented new door design provides cab-to-canopy versatility by allowing the machine to run with the door open or closed, all while maintaining low clearance and a Level II FOPS certification.
REDWOOD CITY, California (May 5, 2016) – Pentair recently completed a 65,000-square-foot expansion at its Redwood City operations in California’s Silicon Valley. The increased footprint allows for expanded manufacturing capabilities, a new technology center with state-of-the-art research and development labs and a modern learning center featuring a smart customer experience to provide training opportunities for industry professionals.
SUPERIOR, Wisconsin (May 11, 2016) — Barko Hydraulics recently announced the launch of its new website.
NEW YORK (May 18, 2016) – The value of new construction starts in April fell 8 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $608.3 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Nonresidential building pulled back following its sharp March increase, and residential building also declined due to a slower pace for multifamily housing. Meanwhile, the nonbuilding construct
RACINE, Wisconsin (May 18, 2016) - Case Construction Equipment has launched the Dire States Equipment Grant – a new grant that will provide one winning community with $25,000 in free equipment use to help offset the costs of building or repairing a critical piece of local infrastructure. Representatives of municipal, county and other local governments are eligible to apply for the grant.
BOISE, Idaho & DALLAS (May 17, 2016) – NewcrestImage has announced a partnership with Guerdon Modular Buildings to use modular technology to build a 142-room AC Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
WASHINGTON (May 20, 2016) – The United States Senate passed a resolution (S.Res.471) on Wednesday, May 18, recognizing National Public Works Week (NPWW) during May 15-21,2016, and declaring that “public works infrastructure, facilities, and services are of vital importance to the health, safety and wellbeing of the people of the U.S.” Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) celebrates National Public Works Week to acknowledge
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 20, 2016) — Construction Business Owner, the leading business management magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Viewpoint Construction Software.
SKOKIE, Illinois (May 17, 2016) - Every year, hurricanes cause millions of dollars of damage across the United States. But with some careful planning, individuals and communities can prepare and build to stand up to these deadly storms.
ELBURN, Illinois (May 10, 2016) – Terramac expands its representation in the North American market to include Wilson Equipment as part of its dealer network. Wilson Equipment will represent the versatile Terramac product line in the Louisville, Lexington and eastern Kentucky markets as well as southern Indiana.
NEW YORK, New York (May 11, 2016) - Honoring its high standard of service and professionalism, The New York Building Manager's Association, (NYBMA) recently chose Duce Construction Corporation as "Vendor of the Year." The award ceremony was held on April 16, 2016, at Cipriani Ball Room in New York City, where citywide industry-leading professionals were in attendance.
PLEASANTON, California (May 12, 2016) – IronPlanet continues its series of Cat Auction Services auctions and is coming to Ballard, UT on May 25. This sale is the fifth of six major onsite auctions this spring, along with events in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (May 12, 2016) – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named The Toro Company’s Rick Rodier, general manager of the Sitework Systems business, as the 2017 chairperson for The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE).
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (May 16, 2016) – The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced the selection of the 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award recipients. This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Top Ten Leaders Awards, which is one of the most coveted and prestigious awards presented by the APWA association.
